Marseille, France

Memorial to the Dead of the Army of the Orient

Memorial to the Dead of the Army of the Orient, Marseille

This seafront granite arch honours French servicemen who died far from home during the First World War. Conceived as a symbolic eastern gateway, it sets Antoine Sartorio’s bronze Victory against the open Mediterranean.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Memorial to the Dead of the Army of the Orient, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 43.286013, 5.35048

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